Here are some common terms that may help you describe your skin condition to your healthcare provider.

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin disorder. It is also called eczema. It often affects infants and may last until adulthood. It causes itchy, scaly patches on the skin.

Heart disease, high blood pressure, and kidney disease are some of the complications of diabetes. Learn more about the complications of diabetes and how to help prevent them.

Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a common infection of the nerves that is caused by a virus. It causes a painful rash or small blisters on an area of skin.

Detailed information on the thyroid gland, including anatomy and function.

The cholesterol in your blood comes from the foods you eat and your liver. Your liver makes all of the cholesterol your body needs.

Detailed information on the different types of scars, and how to treat them.

Detailed information on air pollution and air pollution prevention.

Detailed information on benign skin growths. These include dermatofibromas, dermoid cysts, freckles, keloids, keratoacanthomas, lipomas, and moles.

Diabetic kidney disease is kidney disease that is caused by diabetes. Here's what you need to know about this condition.